Pea Pancakes

Vegetarian
Health score
5%
Pea Pancakes
45 min.
4
318kcal

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Start your day on a vibrant note with these delightful Pea Pancakes! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light morning meal, this vegetarian recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor and nutrition. With a beautiful green hue from fresh or frozen peas, these pancakes are a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

Imagine fluffy pancakes infused with the sweetness of peas, complemented by the creamy richness of cottage cheese and the subtle crunch of scallions. Each bite is a delightful combination of textures and tastes that will leave you craving more. Plus, they are a fantastic way to sneak in some veggies at breakfast, making them a hit for both kids and adults alike.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves four, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or weekend brunches with friends. With only 318 calories per serving, these pancakes are a guilt-free indulgence that won’t derail your healthy eating goals. Drizzled with melted butter and topped with extra scallions, they are sure to impress anyone at your table.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to flip some delicious Pea Pancakes that will brighten your morning and fuel your day!

Ingredients

  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • cup peas fresh frozen shelled thawed (from 1 pound pods)
  • teaspoon kosher salt plus more
  • cup cottage cheese low-fat
  • 0.3 cup butter salted melted ()
  •  spring onion plus more for serving thinly sliced
  • tablespoons vegetable oil plus more for skillet

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • blender

Directions

  1. If using fresh peas, cook in a small saucepanof boiling salted water until tender, about3 minutes (if using frozen peas, do notcook).
  2. Drain.
  3. Purée eggs, cottage cheese, flour,2 tablespoons oil, and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender untilsmooth.
  4. Transfer batter to a medium bowland stir in peas and 4 scallions. (Battershould be thick but pourable; stir in waterby tablespoonfuls if too thick).
  5. Heat a lightly oiled large nonstick skilletover medium heat. Working in batches, addbatter to skillet by 1/4-cupfuls, spreadingout to 3"-4" rounds with a spoon. Cookpancakes until bubbles form on top, about3 minutes. Flip and cook until pancakes arebrowned on bottom and the centers are justcooked through, about 2 minutes longer.
  6. Serve pancakes drizzled with butter andtopped with scallions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories318kcal
Protein18.6%
Fat64%
Carbs17.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.33
Glycemic Load
5.9
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.198695576709%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.16mg
Quercetin
1.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:317.78kcal
15.89%
Fat:22.69g
34.91%
Saturated Fat:9.91g
61.93%
Carbohydrates:13.88g
4.63%
Net Carbohydrates:11.29g
4.1%
Sugar:4.04g
4.49%
Cholesterol:172.26mg
57.42%
Sodium:959.12mg
41.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.84g
29.67%
Vitamin K:47.52µg
45.26%
Selenium:20.11µg
28.73%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.5%
Phosphorus:205.39mg
20.54%
Vitamin C:16.76mg
20.31%
Vitamin A:977.16IU
19.54%
Folate:70.37µg
17.59%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.8%
Vitamin B12:0.71µg
11.9%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.74%
Fiber:2.59g
10.36%
Iron:1.82mg
10.1%
Vitamin E:1.4mg
9.35%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.73%
Zinc:1.26mg
8.42%
Vitamin B5:0.79mg
7.93%
Calcium:78.1mg
7.81%
Vitamin B3:1.39mg
6.94%
Potassium:233.79mg
6.68%
Copper:0.13mg
6.41%
Magnesium:23.7mg
5.93%
Vitamin D:0.75µg
5%
Source:Epicurious